Term
How does the post-occupancy phase differ from the typical approach in an EBD project?
p.91 |
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Definition
| In the EBD process, post-occupancy is the time to conduct new research based on the research plan, hypotheses and design interventions outlined during the design process. |
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Term
What is the essential difference between a typical post-occupancy evaluation and a POE for an EBD project?
p.92 |
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Definition
| Typically, conducting a post-occupancy evaluation means walking through the building, asking users how they like the building, making minor adjustments to specific spaces, and filing the results in a project folder that eventually gets archived. In an EBD project, POE means conducting research: measuring the outcomes produced by specific design interventions. |
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Term
Name 3 benefits of a POE.
p.93
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Definition
1. verification of the design's contribution to the owner's goals.
2. opportunity to improve subsequent projects.
3. capture of information that may offer a future marketplace advantage. |
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Term
What are the four criteria to be met before starting the actual research study?
p.98 |
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Definition
1. IRB approval has been obtained
2. Users have occupied the space for a minimum of six months
3. Necessary resources, equipment and tools are available
4. Guarantee minimal impact on daily operations |
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Term
What is the main benefit of conducting a pilot POE study?
p.98 |
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Definition
| Testing the approach and making adjustments to the research plan can reduce costs over conducting a full-blown research project. |
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Term
What are the 8 steps in the EBD process?
p.92 |
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Definition
1. Define goals
2. Find sources
3. Interpret evidence
4. Create concepts
5. Hypothesize
6. Collect Baseline
7. Monitor design
8. Measure Results |
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Term
Name four of the five criteria to use to help decide which areas to study in the POE.
p.94 |
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Definition
1. Relevance
2. Distinctiveness
3. Significance
4. Rigor
5. Feasibility |
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Term
Typically, the challenges of conducting a formal, POE include cost, the lack of consistent and reliable methodologies, lack of formal policies within the architectural firm for using POE information to improve subsequent projects, and:
a. the lack of researchers trained in this approach
b. the lack of knowledge about how to collect POE results
c. the potential for bias when such a study is conducted by the firm that designed the building. |
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Definition
a. the lack of researchers trained in this approach
b. the lack of knowledge about how to collect POE results
c. the potential for bias when such a study is conducted by the firm that designed the building.
p.93 |
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Term
At what point in time after occupancy is it appropriate to conduct an initial POE study?
a. immediately
b. 3 months
c. 6 months |
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Definition
a. immediately
b. 3 months
c. 6 months
p.92 |
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Term
Using a professional independent researcher to conduct post-occupancy research ensures that the study is conducted using a credible research methodology, and eliminates any ____ in collecting data and analyzing results.
a. errors
b. bias
c. misunderstandings |
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Definition
a. errors
b. bias
c. misunderstandings
p.93 |
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Term
The first step to conducting research during the post-occupancy phase is to determine _____.
a. who to talk to
b. what the outcomes should be
c. what should be measured |
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Definition
a. who to talk to
b. what the outcomes should be
c. what should be measured
p.93 |
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Term
The choice of data analysis tools depend on the ____ and the research design.
a. research methodology
b. funds available
c. preferences of the researcher |
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Definition
a. research methodology
b. funds available
c. preferences of the researcher
p.98 |
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Term
High quality research is best led by:
a. an architect with EBD training
b. a grad student
c. a professionally trained researcher
d. all of the above |
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Definition
a. an architect with EBD training
b. a grad student
c. a professionally trained researcher
d. all of the above
Chapter 3.5
p. 91 |
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Term
| T/F - POE's can be conducted mulitple times after 6 months post-occupancy. |
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Definition
| T/F - POE's can be conducted mulitple times after 6 months post-occupancy. |
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Term
| What are post occupancy evaluations? |
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Definition
They are the studies of buildings that address the sucesses and failures of design decisions.
Pg 114 |
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Term
| What are 3 types of researchers that the project team should consider engaging? |
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Definition
Research consultants
Researchers employed by the organization
Researchers employed by a project consultant
Pg 119 |
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